Historic Hotels of America has more than 286 Historic Hotels that have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America.
Today, Historic Hotels of America is a prestigious collection of historic hotels that have faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America, including 46 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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Comprised of mostly independently owned and operated historic hotels in the United States of America, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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Historic Hotels of America preserves the authenticity of America's most prominent lodging addresses and offers visitors a richer travel experience Our diverse selection of hotels, inns, and resorts are the perfect locations to create lasting memories with the people who mean the most to you.
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Bright Angel Lodge, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2012, was built in 1935, has a natural, rustic character, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by famed architect Mary E J Colter.
El Tovar Hotel, a former Harvey House is considered the premier lodging facility at the Grand Canyon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2012. It opened its doors in 1905 and was most recently renovated in 2005. On May 28, 1987, The El Tovar Hotel was designated by the U. S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark.
Phantom Ranch is tucked beside Bright Angel Creek on the north side of the Colorado River and is the only lodging facility below the canyon rim.
In 1913, President Theodore Roosevelt's enthusiasm for the Grand Canyon helped lead to its incorporation into the National Park System in 1919. The Fred Harvey Company was granted the concession for the camp in 1922. They hired the American architect Mary E J Colter to design permanent lodging at Phantom Ranch.
The Wigwam is one of Arizona's original iconic hotels. Originally built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to house sales executives in the early 1900s the resort evolved as a popular tourist destination when executives convinced their company president, Paul Litchfield (original descendant of The Mayflower), to expand the small lodge into a winter retreat.
Nestled north of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Castle Hot Springs is a 1,100-acre oasis in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. The heart of the resort is its crystal-clear pools, which are fed by natural hot springs. This picturesque setting and the pools’ healing properties led to Castle Hot Springs’ development as the state’s first wellness resort in 1896. Today, along with the springs’ restorative waters, guests enjoy an array of activities and adventures, from soothing spa treatments to canyoneering.
From hauntings to Hollywood, the past and present unite at Hotel San Carlos, a historic hotel with a rich and storied past that includes visits from Mae West, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe. With its 1928 opening, the existing hotel was the most modern hotel in the Southwest and the first air-conditioned, high-rise hotel with elevators in the state. Today the historic Hotel San Carlos truly offers warm Phoenician hospitality reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a romantic hideaway with the rustic splendor of a Mediterranean villa. Its 119 casitas and guestrooms serve as an oasis for guests seeking tranquility and solitude. Set in the Valley of the Sun, the hotel is located in the beautiful Phoenix-Scottsdale resort community, with the majestic Camelback Mountain providing a striking visual backdrop.
Since the day it opened its doors to those seeking respite in the mile-high mountain oasis, the historic inn has been a sought-after retreat for travelers searching for a relaxing respite from life's hustle and bustle.
The spirit of the Otero family lives on at Tubac. The family's original hacienda houses meeting room and guests can dine within the walls of the 200-year-old barn. The scenic beauty of the Tumacacori and Santa Rita mountains are a stunning backdrop and offer a multitude of outdoor activities.
In 1929, John and Helen Murphey created Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, a desert oasis and "home away from home" ranch school for girls only. Inspired by early Moorish architecture, it showcases many details that were crafted by the Murpheys themselves.
With the original ranch and pump house dating back to 1900 and rooms built in 1945, history abounds at White Stallion Ranch. Originally homesteaded in 1936, the 3,000-acre White Stallion Ranch is an all-inclusive Dude Ranch that mixes Old West adventure with luxurious, modern creature comforts. The personal touch and hospitality of a traditional dude ranch is carefully blended with the service and amenities of a fine resort.
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Map of Historic Places to Stay
